[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
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       CONGRATULATING IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL INDIANS FOOTBALL TEAM

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2005

  Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and 
congratulate the Immokalee High School Indians on their Class 2A 
football championship.
  With only three minutes and ten seconds remaining in the championship 
game, the Immokalee Indians kicked a 42 yard field goal to take a 17-15 
lead, which they held on to for the remainder of the game.
  This game was especially important to the Indians, as it marked the 
first state football championship in school history.
  As their recent state title would clearly indicate, talented athletes 
fill the Indian's roster. In fact, nine players were named to the 
Florida Sports Writers Association Class 2A All-State team. Five of 
those players were named to the first team, two players were named to 
the second team and two players received honorable mentions.
  Under the leadership of head coach John Weber and his staff, the 
Indians football team has brought great pride and accomplishment to 
Immokalee and all of Southwest Florida.
  Of course, the players and coaches were not the only ones responsible 
for this impressive victory. The fans, trainers, faculty, staff and the 
entire Immokalee community helped lead the Indians to the state 
championship.
  I would also like to congratulate Principal Manny Touron and Athletic 
Director Linda Ayer for their commitment to this football team and to 
Immokalee High School.
  It is my great honor to congratulate the Immokalee High School 
Indians on this incredible accomplishment and look forward to continued 
success next season. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Immokalee High School--the 2004 state football champions.

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